🥖🥩 Best French Dip Stuffed Biscuits
This recipe combines fluffy biscuits with savory roast beef and melted cheese, served with a rich au jus dipping sauce — basically a French dip sandwich in bite-sized comfort food form.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
For the Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ¾ cup buttermilk
For the Filling:
- 1 lb thinly sliced roast beef (deli-style or leftover roast)
- 6 oz Swiss or provolone cheese, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
For the Au Jus:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Make the Biscuit Dough
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in buttermilk just until dough comes together.
3️⃣ Shape Biscuits
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently pat to about ½-inch thick.
- Cut into 6–8 rectangles or rounds.
4️⃣ Add Filling
- Place a slice of roast beef and cheese on half of each biscuit piece.
- Optional: spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard on the beef.
- Fold over or cover with another piece of dough, sealing edges gently.
5️⃣ Bake
- Place stuffed biscuits on baking sheet and bake 12–15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Remove and let cool slightly.
6️⃣ Prepare Au Jus
- In a small saucepan, combine beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and optional garlic/onion powder.
- Heat until warm.
🍽️ Serve
- Serve biscuits hot with au jus for dipping.
- Optional sides: roasted vegetables, simple salad, or chips.
💡 Tips
✔ For extra gooey cheese, use mozzarella and Swiss mix.
✔ Leftover biscuits can be reheated and dipped for lunch the next day.
✔ You can add caramelized onions for more flavor.
✔ Mini versions are great for parties or appetizers.
If you want, I can also give a slow cooker version using leftover roast beef that makes the filling extra tender and flavorful.
